Breakfast links: Revitalize vs. regress

Wider sidewalks for Georgetown

In Georgetown, the BID will remove parking on one block to widen the sidewalks every weekend through November. The BID is also sponsoring discounted parking and free Circulator rides. (City Paper) Twitter

Chinatown sans Verizon Center

As the Verizon Center ages, some are asking what Chinatown will do if the Wizards and Capitals opt for a new location. The venue brings in over 2.5 million visitors per year, but the area could survive, and maybe even regain some old character, without it. (WBJ) Twitter

The future of Howard Theater

After Howard Theater’s triumphant return in 2012, the venue has struggled with customer service, finding good acts, and some serious financial problems. Could the theater fail altogether? (Post) Twitter

Fair on housing and crime

Landlords could be in violation of the Fair Housing Act for denying applications of those with criminal records. New guidance suggests how rental policies can consider applicants with a criminal past. (WAMU) Twitter

Less zoning, more housing

Opinion writer Paul Krugman praises New York’s push to make housing more affordable by loosening zoning rules for developers in exchange for affordable and senior housing. (NYT) Twitter

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Elizabeth Whitton is a transit and health planner, whose passion for infrastructure began during her time as a Peace Corps volunteer in Morocco. After several years as a Capitol Hill resident, she now lives in Florida.